photography chemicals
The chemicals used in darkrooms vary depending on the process used. Once the chemicals are disposed, the residues do not pose much hazard, although they can stai...
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concrete bags
27 cubic feet in a yard. Quickrete has a calculator on their site here: http://www.quikrete.com/calculator/calculator.html Based on a 6-inch slab, 54 square fee...
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gravity furnace
I hesitate to say you are beating a dead horse, but, why are you beating a dead horse? Could be time for a replacement unit, and if you are concerned about those...
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Timborana
The correct spelling is Timborana. There is a hardness scale here: http://www.hardwoodinstaller.com/hardwoodinstaller/hardness.htm I still don't know much abou...
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sprinkler "thunder"
The electronic valves in a sprinker system close fast. The shock in the plumbing system resulting from the sudden stop of flow is called water hammer. This wate...
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leaking dishwasher
Most upper level dishwashers with stainless interiors have a lifetime warranty against leaks. Call the manufacturer or the store where you bought it first. If y...
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rocking toilet
The wax ring only seals the toilet to the closet bend (sewer). Rocking is caused by an unlevel floor, or the toilet not being fully seated on the ring. This som...
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Evaporative (swamp) cooler maintentance
Take a look at this link for maintenance tips on your cooler. The pads will need to be replaced and the unit cleaned out, with particular attention to the water ...
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Arizona odor problem
First place I would check is your air conditioning. You use a swamp cooler rather than refrigerant AC right? Be sure the filters are all cleaned and for that ma...
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Old farmhouse heating
By tearing out walls you will have the opportunity to upgrade wiring, plumbing, insulation and of course install HVAC. If you want AC as well as heat, a forced a...
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asphalt drive
K2 is right on this issue. The problem is that new asphalt and cold patch really don't bond well to older asphalt. The pros can repair potholes and sholders us...
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What a mess...and
I see the same problems Doug notes, especially the lack of continuous flashing along the wall which should come over the top of the first set of shingles, and no ...
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drain problem - wet venting
The problem you describe sounds like wet venting. The drain line for your kitchen sink is also serving to vent your basement sink. If a clog forms downstream of ...
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asbestos felts
Asbestos fiber was used in a wide variety of products between the 1930s and late 70s as reinforcement in and on sheet products. Its nearly impossible to state wi...
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conservatory footer
A 6"inch (15 cm) thick reinforced footer 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) wide will support the wall. How deep it must be placed depends on your local frostline and ...
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more transite
The replacement shingles are non-asbestos and can be cut with a masonry blade, preferably wet. You still need dust protection, but the new siding is reinforced w...
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transite
replacement tiles for asbestos shingles are being reproduced by several manufacturers. for example: http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner/prodhome/hardishingle.ph...
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foundation pour
well, it wasn't the pour that was off, it was whoever set the forms. What was the ******? You have a full foot of difference between the two ends. It may be pos...
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Wallpaper / asbestos
The old brown layer is just adhesive and cellulose backing. I have never heard of asbestos being used in this application. If you are wet stripping, the paper s...
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tile roof leak
Tile is laid over heavy roofing felts with heavier membrane on the hips and ridges and flashing in the valleys. Tiles are secured to furring strips laid across t...
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